Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Thailand's National Police Chief, General Kittirat Phanphet, has dismissed concerns about a breach of sovereignty following a visit by Liu Zhongyi, Assistant Minister of China's Ministry of Public Security. Liu visited Thailand's Mae Sot, Tak province, to negotiate the return of Chinese nationals involved in call centre scams back to China.

 

General Kittirat assured that the Thai government is prioritising action against the scam problem at its borders and collaborates closely with international security forces, including China. He emphasised that these interactions are coordinated and that there is no interference in Thailand's sovereignty.

 

The police chief highlighted ongoing efforts by Thai authorities to tackle criminal activities and investigate any local involvement. He stressed that transparency and diligence are central to these operations, and anyone found complicit will face investigation.

Operations in Mae Sot have already led to the detention of 260 individuals, currently under assessment to determine culpability or victim status.

 

General Kittirat noted past visits and interactions with Liu Zhongyi, who appreciated the transparent efforts of Thai police. In light of the collaboration, actions such as cutting power and internet services have begun to yield results against these operations.

 

The police chief is closely monitoring any international involvement in criminal activities, with specific measures in place to prevent the use of Thailand as a base for such operations. These strategic measures aim to safeguard civilians and uphold the law effectively, reported Thai Rath.

 

-- 2025-02-21

 

 

On 2/20/2025 at 4:31 PM, webfact said:

Liu visited Thailand's Mae Sot, Tak province, to negotiate the return of Chinese nationals involved in call centre scams back to China.

 

$ talks, BS walks.......

I wouldn't go so far as to agree it was breach of national sovereignty but China certainly got instant action when they wanted it. It has suddenly started to get hot for the scammers in Cambodia too - one centre closed down yesterday. 

 

This is one area where i am v very happy for China put on the pressure. 'Only thing that has ever worked against this particular (highly) organised crime model.